A credit union is a financial co-operative. They were traditionally owned and run by members who have a common interest, such as where they live or work; but these days, some have broader membership rules.

If you get paid interest on your savings, you need to understand whether you need to pay tax on it. On this page, we explain how interest is taxed and how that tax is then collected by HMRC.

If you have joint savings (or shares), make sure you understand how the income is split between you for tax purposes.

Council tax is collected in England, Wales and Scotland (although there are some regional differences). In Northern Ireland, there is a rates system instead of council tax. Collection of council tax is carried out by your local council. Collection of rates in Northern Ireland is carried out by Land ...

Capital gains tax is a complicated subject, so we provide an introduction only. We do cover the main issues, though, and signpost you to where you may find extra help.

Income from savings and investments can be taxed differently depending on what type of income it is. There are separate rates of tax for savings income and for dividend income. These apply to the savings and dividend income of all UK taxpayers, including Scottish and Welsh taxpayers.